The Republic of Messier 79 is a colossal, safe nation, renowned for its burgeoning giraffe population. The quiet, industrious population of 3.03 billion Messier 79ians enjoy extensive civil rights and enjoy a level of social equality free from the usual accompanying government corruption.

The medium-sized, liberal, socially-minded government juggles the competing demands of Defense, Law & Order, and Healthcare. The average income tax rate is 29.0%, but much higher for the wealthy.

The sizeable but underdeveloped Messier 79ian economy, worth 74.3 trillion guilders a year, is led by the Tourism industry, with major contributions from Furniture Restoration, Beef-Based Agriculture, and Basket Weaving. Black market activity is notable. State-owned companies are common. Average income is 24,507 guilders, and distributed extremely evenly, with little difference between the richest and poorest citizens.

Crime is well under control, thanks to a well-funded police force and progressive social policies in education and welfare. Messier 79's national animal is the giraffe.

Messier 79 is ranked 256,839^th in the world and 4^th in Tube Town for Largest Insurance Industry, scoring -6.32 on the Risk Expulsion Effectiveness Rating.